Descrivere le Qualità - Simile o Dissimile

Tuffati negli idiomi inglesi che riguardano l'essere simili o dissimili, come "essere due gocce d'acqua" e "essere lontano da".

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dead ringer [sostantivo]

sosia

Ex: The actor playing the historical figure in the movie is a dead ringer for the real person , capturing their likeness and mannerisms perfectly .

L'attore che interpreta il personaggio storico nel film è un sosia perfetto della persona reale, catturando la sua somiglianza e le sue maniere perfettamente.

a (different|new) ball game [Frase]

a situation that is completely different from what one was previously dealing with

Ex: The project's scope expanded unexpectedly, and we had to rethink our approach because it became a whole new ball game.

(as|) different as chalk and cheese [Frase]

diversi come il gesso e il formaggio

Ex: Their personalities are different as chalk and cheese ; one is outgoing and extroverted , while the other is introverted and reserved .

apples and oranges [Frase]

two people or things that are completely different from one another

Ex: Comparing the intelligence of dogs and cats is like comparing apples and oranges - they have different strengths and abilities .

to [draw] (the|a) line [Frase]

to make a clear distinction between two things, particularly two ideas, that are closely related

Ex: The teacher had to draw the line when the students ' playful banter started disrupting the class .

a far cry from {sth} [Frase]

a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

Ex: The dilapidated house they purchased was a far cry from the beautiful, renovated home they had envisioned.

on the other side of the fence [Frase]

in a position or situation that is entirely different from what one is used to

Ex: She always thought her job was mundane , but when she had the chance to experience a different profession , she realized the challenges on the other side of the fence .

it [is] six of one, half a dozen of the other [Frase]

e lo stesso

Ex: Whether we take the highway or the scenic route, it's six of one, half a dozen of the other—we'll reach our destination in the same amount of time.

spitting image [sostantivo]

ritratto sputato

Ex: The child is the spitting image of their late grandfather , with the same eyes and smile .

Il bambino è il ritratto sputato del suo defunto nonno, con gli stessi occhi e sorriso.

seen one, seen them all [Frase]

used to indicate that all types of a certain thing are almost the same

Ex: I've been to a few music festivals, and honestly, seen one, seen them all—they tend to have similar stages, crowds, and performances.

along the lines of {sth} [Frase]

of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

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{one's} opposite number [Frase]

a person or thing that has the exact same function as that of another person or thing, but in a different place or situation

Ex: The CEO of one company met with his opposite number from a competitor to discuss a potential merger .

to [separate|sort out] the sheep from the goats [Frase]

to distinguish the good from the bad

Ex: The coach needs to separate the sheep from the goats during tryouts to form the best team .

much of a muchness [Frase]

(of two or more things) very similar to one another

Ex: When it comes to fast food chains , they are all much of a muchness - they offer similar menus and quality .

a world of difference [Frase]

used to emphasize a significant contrast or distinction between people, things, or situations

Ex: The introduction of new technology brought about a world of difference in productivity levels .

all that jazz [Frase]

used to refer to similar things related to what was previously said

Ex: She told me about her day at work - the meetings , the presentations , and all that jazz .

to [be] two of a kind [Frase]

(of people or things) to be the same in type or in character

Ex: The siblings were two of a kind , often finishing each other 's sentences and sharing similar interests .

kindred spirit [sostantivo]

anima gemella

Ex: From the moment they met , they knew they were kindred spirits , as they shared a love for art and adventure .

Dal momento in cui si sono incontrati, hanno capito di essere spiriti affini, poiché condividevano un amore per l'arte e l'avventura.

(as|) black as {one's} hat [Frase]

used to refer to something that is very dark or black in color

Ex: The night was as black as one's hat, making it difficult to see anything.

(as|) dark as pitch [Frase]

completely black or dark

Ex: As the sun set , the forest became dark as pitch , making it challenging to see the path ahead .

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